Part-Time Merchandiser Rochester/Canandaigua/Waterloo, NY Area

River Valley Foods • Ontario, NY

20h • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

River Valley Foods, a specialty foods and consumable products distributor, is seeking a part-time Grocery Merchandiser for its Independent Sales Team serving the Rochester, Ontario, Canandaigua, and Waterloo, New York areas. The role supports business growth and customer relationships through the company’s full-service program. The successful candidate brings attention to detail, strong visual presentation skills, business acumen, active listening, and effective communication.

This position is 15–20 hours per week and pays $17.00–$18.00 per hour. Daily travel is required, with occasional position-dependent overnight travel. Weekend or variable-schedule availability is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Must be available for daily travel and occasional, position-dependent overnight travel.
• Must be available to work weekends and/or a variable schedule as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information.
• Strong organizational skills and a fundamental understanding of sales processes.
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing numerous competing priorities.
• Proven critical-thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong computer skills, including Email/Outlook, electronic ordering/PDA, Word, and Excel.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a merchandising or customer service role.

Nice To Haves

• Grocery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.
• Stock products, arrange products on shelves, and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to add items or optimize shelf placement.
• Clean and dust products and shelving.
• Order products as needed to maintain inventory levels.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED